Jody - that does seem to help in most cases. I do still get the Model Info window popping on using the Spacebar when working inside a group or component. Don't have time right now to properly trouble shoot the issue.

This is driving me nuts as well. Spacebar is the default shortcut to access the select tool, and it is broken. This really should get fixed ASAP.

@kwistenbiebel said:

Indigo render (v1.01):

This is a fantastic render. Nice composition, intriguing materials, excellent lighting. Nice job!

Sorry if this is an inappropriate post, but I find it pretty exciting, and thought some of you mac people out there might, too.

http://www.architosh.com/news/2007-06/2 ... nomac.html

WIP: Work In Progress.

Holy cr*p, Paul! Your Uncle's company makes some impressive stuff. Especially the structure in the attached image - beautiful.
So you've pushed some rod, eh? I wish more engineers and architects had that kind of practical experience. On my last project, I actually had to explain to the structural engineer why we couldn't use stainless nuts on A36 bolts - seems he'd not heard of galvanic corrosion. I couldn't tell you the science behind it, but I know from experience just how bad a situation it is.

18" plate. Crazy. I'm glad I only have to deal with 16 gauge. The 72" Duet sculpture only weighs 65 lbs. Much easier on the back.

Paul - Thanks! Yeah, the shadows on that Circle Totem piece would be pretty cool, but I have yet to make one outside the computer. Maybe I'll do a shadow study some time in modo, just for fun.

I do spend a ridiculous amount of time on finishing the metal. I use a TiG welder to assemble them, which allows for nice clean, small welds. Final finish on the faces is done with random-orbit sanders to leave a slight tooth for the powder coating to adhere to.

Alan - thank you. And thanks for taking the time to check out my website!

Lewis - I posted some images on my Flickr account that show what I'm doing with the SU>ViaCAD>modo workflow.

Flickr

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Hi everyone - I was having trouble with SU when trying to model some more complex shapes. I gave up 4 years of Rhino experience when switching to the mac platform, and still have some regrets. I went hunting in The Tubes and found ViaCAD, newly released by Punch! software. It is basically the same core that drives their high-end package Concepts Unlimited, using the ACIS kernel. It has actually blown my mind - so much functionality in a $100 software package. Imports SU files directly. Exports to lots of MCAD formats, like .SAT, IGES, and .STL. Robust 2d drafting, surface modeling, and solids. The blend functionality alone is worth the $$. No demo is available, but you can get a feel for the interface with the Concepts 3d demo.

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I'm not affiliated with them in any way, just very impressed.

@monsterzero - you aren't alone. I've alerted the Googlers (several times). Hopefully this will get fixed someday.